Teaching Approach
教学理念
According to your abilities
因材施教
We all have different learning abilities.
Some people have an ear for sounds, others can pronounce well, or have a strong memory. Some are fast learners, while others may take a longer time to pick up a foreign language.
I always teach according to your learning ability and you learn at your own pace.
No hurry, learning a language should be fun and engaging.
Step by step
循序渐进
Building a strong foundation is important.
There is no point learning a language in a rush, only to realise you have missed out a grammar point or have to re-learn a vocabulary meaning that was not well understood earlier.
Basic knowledge such as the Han Yu Pin Yin pronunciation system (standard romanized system for Chinese pronunciation) and the logic of Chinese writing are essential building blocks to start with, and we will take time to make sure that these are well-acquired before moving into the next level.
Also, as we move along, we do regular revisions and tests to ensure that knowledge gained earlier is truly understood and well-remembered ! Only when you are confident that a certain level is attained will we move on to the next level.
Listening, speaking, reading, writing
听说读写
The four language learning skills are fully covered in all levels of classes, unless the lesson has a special focus such as perfecting communication skills in a conversation class.
Depending on your learning objective, these skills may be proportioned accordingly, such as more listening, speaking, and less reading and writing, but none will be left out completely.
Learning beyond words
文字以外的学习
Learning a language includes the understanding the culture, history and traditions related to that language.
I always incorporate these aspects into my lessons, helping you understand and appreciate Chinese values, customs and festivities in a fun manner.
For instance, we celebrate the Chinese New Year and Mooncake festival in class through activities such like festival quizzes, lantern-making, food-tasting and simple cooking classes.
Family and friends are more than welcomed to join in these activities !
Different hands-on activities related to Chinese culture, such as making lanterns and dumplings, tasting mooncakes and tea etc.
Creative learning
创意学习
Content-wise, I use an array of textbooks and teaching materials to develop an unique lesson content to meet your learning requirements.
Lessons are also taught through interactive activities like songs, games, role play etc. You will also use different online learning websites and phone apps to improve the learning process.
With creative teaching, you will learn faster and better !
A mini exhibition on the Mooncake festival